For Students
In addition to the services described below, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of further advisory and support services for students. You can find a complete overview on the UZH website. Overview of UZH Advisory and Support Services
Emergency and Psychological Support
Psychological Counseling Services (UZH/ETH)
- Free and confidential services for enrolled students, including PhD candidates.
- Counseling is available in multiple languages and includes support for personal, academic, or emotional difficulties.
- Appointments can be made directly online.
- More information: https://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/whyuzh/counselling.html
Protection from Sexual Harassment
Designated Confidential Advisors
- UZH has appointed several contact persons to advise those affected by sexual harassment.
- These advisors offer confidential support and can guide individuals through informal or formal resolution procedures.
- The list of contact persons is available here:
https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/basics/responsibility/sexualharassment.html - Leaflet sexual harassment (PDF, 267 KB)
Formal Complaints Process
- Managed by the UZH RSB Committee (Regulations on Protection from Sexual Harassment).
- Both informal resolution and formal investigations are possible.